considerations for evaluating programs for aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples

Question 1

considerations for evaluating programs for aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples (target group)

Answer 1

• whether the intiatitive has taken the specific needs of the target group into account.
  - including the specific needs relating to health outcomes for aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples - the most significant gains in health outcomes occur when the areas requiring the most attention are the focus.

Question 2

considerations for evaluating programs for aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples (improvements)

Answer 2

• actual improvements in health outcomes that have been made as a result of the initiative.
  - effective initiatives conduct research to determine the level of success achieved. this information can provide evidence for the actual successes o fthe inititiatives and the improvements to health outcomes that have been achieved.

Question 2

considerations for evaluating programs for aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples (culturally appropriate)

Answer 2

• whether the initiative is culturally appropriate for aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples, including the consultaion, use and training of aboriginal and torres strait islander personnel in planning and delivering the program.
  - culture is a strong influence in the lives of many aboriginal and torres strait islander peoples. ensuring interventions are culturlaly appropriate can assist in increasing participation in the program and improved health and wellbeing outcomes.